Sounders send Aaron Kovar, Seattle native, to Los Angeles FC

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The Sounders agreed to an intraleague loan with Los Angeles FC, sending midfielder Aaron Kovar, a Seattle native, to Southern California for the 2018 campaign and granting LAFC the option to buy his rights at the end of the season.

The four-year pro has made 44 appearances across all competitions for Seattle since signing as a Homegrown Player in 2014, scoring three goals, in addition to registering 25 appearances and two goals for Sounders FC 2 in USL action.

“This is an excellent opportunity for Aaron to gain playing experience and further his development as a player with exposure to another club,” said Sounders GM Garth Lagerwey.

• Riley Evans scored 20 points and was one of four players in double figures on Tuesday night as Seattle Pacific beat Saint Martin’s in a GNAC women’s basketball game, 94-76. SPU (15-3, 9-2 GNAC) won its sixth straight. Evans played in just three games last season due to injuries. But now, she is finding consistent playing time in the SPU rotation. Senior guard Jordan McPhee added 16 points for SPU. Makenna Schultz came off the bench to score 33 points for Saint Martin’s.

Hockey

• In Western Hockey League action, the Seattle Thunderbirds beat the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings 6-5 in an OT shootout (3-1) at ShoWare Center in Kent. Seattle (25-16-4-2) has a five-game win streak.